Chapter 19: Strike First for the Advantage!

But how exactly did James Anderson see through her insincerity?

At night, Helen Blair lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep as this question lingered in her mind.

If she was really so transparent, other people would also notice, especially Ethan Howard and Ruby Walker—neither of them was a fool.

How odd...

Helen grimaced inwardly.

What's so great about a high-ranking official's son? He even went out of his way to come and threaten her...

However, such a high-ranking son who could make even Young Master White wary is indeed admirable, she admitted grudgingly. At least she couldn't afford to offend him...

This fact greatly irked her.

Should she abandon her plans simply because of this?